Tri-Cities Home Health Care, an Amedisys Partner

Tri-Cities Home Health Care, an Amedisys Partner, provides skilled nursing, therapy and other home health services in Kennewick, Washington. The organization serves patients recovering from surgery or illness, managing chronic health conditions, or working toward independence at home with a multidisciplinary team available 24/7 for urgent needs.

The care team includes registered nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and medical social workers. Nursing services encompass pain management, monitoring, education, and wound care. Physical therapy focuses on building strength, balance and endurance to reduce fall risk. Occupational therapists help patients manage daily tasks like bathing and eating, and can recommend home modifications. Speech therapists address communication and swallowing difficulties. Home health aides provide personal care assistance, and medical social workers coordinate care and connect patients with community resources.

Tri-Cities offers specialized programs for patients with specific conditions including COPD, heart failure, diabetes, and those at high risk for falls. These programs provide education, support and tools tailored to managing symptoms at home. Care plans are individualized and developed collaboratively with the patient's doctor, family and caregivers, with visits adjusted based on recovery progress and changing needs.

Initial assessment visits typically occur within 24 hours of hospital or facility discharge. A nurse or therapist conducts a thorough interview and professional assessment to identify areas where education and health management tools would benefit the patient. The organization uses evidence-based clinical practices and emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach to help patients recover faster with fewer complications while remaining in their home environment.